There's no doubt milk is an essential component of a healthy diet. It is an excellent source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and most importantly, calcium. Calcium supports bone health and structure and keeps your bones rigid, strong, and resilient. It helps bones grow in childhood, maintains flexibility in adulthood, and lowers the risk of osteoporosis …

Sleep needs vary from child to child, and not everyone needs the same amount of sleep. Sleep guidelines by age can help ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep to avoid health problems related to not sleeping enough or sleeping too much. Sleep varies from child to child. Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, but not …

A yellow ribbon symbolizes sarcoma and bone cancer awareness. The yellow ribbon is a symbol of bone cancer and is used for fundraising events. Wearing the yellow ribbon is one of the ways to spread awareness and show solidarity to bone cancer survivors and their caregivers. Additionally, July is designated as bone cancer awareness month. What is bone cancer? Primary …

Talking about mental illness Talking about mental illness can be a harrowing experience. Whether you have been newly diagnosed with mental illness or have managed it for years, it can be complicated to come out about mental illness. While the people who love you probably want to be helpful, they may not know how. Even well-meaning friends or family members …

Oregano may help relieve cough, aid digestion, and have other medicinal benefits, although these claims aren’t backed by sufficient scientific evidence Oregano is not just an herb used to flavor foods; it is also known for health benefits and is used as a home remedy for many ailments. However, there is a lack of scientific evidence to support the medicinal …

People have used chaga mushrooms for centuries due to their medicinal properties, such as their rich sources of antioxidants, which may boost immunity and fight cancer. Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus), nicknamed the “king of mushrooms,”  is a type of fungus that grows on the bark of birch trees in cold temperature zones. It is usually found in areas such as …

When are babies ready to wean? Toddlers can become attached to their bottles because it provides a sense of comfort and security in addition to providing nourishment. A baby should stop using a bottle when they can sit up by themselves, eat from a spoon, show curiosity in solid foods and when they have a set routine for mealtimes. Toddlers …

Baby changes at two months old After two months of age, your baby moves past the newborn stage. By this time, your baby changes in so many ways and so do you. Let us have a look at what a two-month-old baby can do. Motor skills Two-month-old babies can hold their heads a little steadier such as during tummy times …

Baby rashes A baby’s skin is delicate and can easily break into rashes in response to various irritants. Rashes on a baby’s skin may be caused by miliaria, baby oil or soaps, viruses, bacteria, fungi, excessive dryness, moisture, insect bites, food allergy and exposure to heat and sun. A baby’s skin is delicate and can easily break into rashes in …

Babies at three months old Your three-month-old baby has made tremendous development since birth. Babies who are three months of age have achieved developmental milestones in moving, speaking, interacting, thinking, sensing and sleeping. Your three-month-old baby has made tremendous development since birth. By this age, your baby has more voluntary control of their body. Babies spend hours inspecting their hands …